schoolsthatrockMerrifield Tennis Tournament. St Andrew’s College participated in the annual Merrifield Tournament in East London this weekend. The team had an impressive start against Stirling High School in their first fixture. Despite battling the intense 35 degree heat, St Andrew’s managed an 8-5 win.
Undeterred by the conditions, the team also continued their winning streak in the second fixture against Selborne College, East London. The greatest achievement of the day was the fact that both teams were beaten on their home courts.
Early on Saturday morning the team rose to the occasion, securing a win against Cradock High School and advancing to the cross-pool play-offs for 3rd and 4th position against the host team, Merrifield College, East London. This fixture also drew a crowd and the atmosphere was quickly charged with excitement and focus. “This was also some of the best tennis I have seen in my time at College.” In the end, Merrifield won by a narrow margin and St Andrew’s concluded the tournament in 4th position.
This also marks a notable improvement – a 3 place advancement from the 2022 performance. Thank you to Cameron, Lou, Karabo and Qhawe for their determination and positivity throughout the weekend. Special recognition is extended to Lou Coetzee, for having us at the edge of our seats, as almost every match he played, ended in a tie-breaker.
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